14-Day Northern Tanzania Safari: Big Five, Serengeti Plains & Cultural Encounters - Safari Escort

14-Day Northern Tanzania Safari: Big Five, Serengeti Plains & Cultural Encounters

Duration

14 Days
From $6,600
/ Person
  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)
  • Jan, Feb, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  • Hotel, Lodges & Camps
  • 4x4 Toyota land Cruiser
  • English
  • Kilimanjaro Int. Airport (KIA)

Overview

This 14-day journey blends Tanzania’s most iconic national parks with remote, lesser-known landscapes for an unforgettable safari. Travel from the lush forests of Arusha to the vast savannas of Serengeti, the dramatic crater of Ngorongoro, the pink shores of Lake Natron, and more. With expert guides, midrange charm, and plenty of time for wildlife viewing and relaxation, this is the perfect escape for those who want to see it all—comfortably.

Places You'll Explore

  • Arusha National Park – Lush Forest, waterfalls, and crater lakes
  • Tarangire National Park – Home of elephants and giant baobabs
  • Ngorongoro Crater – A natural wildlife haven in a collapsed volcano
  • Serengeti National Park – Endless plains and the Great Migration
  • Lake Natron – Flamingos, volcanic landscapes, and waterfalls
  • Karatu Highlands – Peaceful town near Ngorongoro with scenic farms
  • Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour

Tour Itinerary

  • Travel Time: Airport transfer (approx. 1.5 hour)
  • Highlight/Activity: Arrival, rest and refresh in a peaceful retreat

Your guide will meet you at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer you to a quiet lodge surrounded by lush greenery. Settle in, relax, and enjoy a fresh dinner as you prepare for your adventure.

Accommodation: Masailand Safari Lodge

  • Travel Time: Approx. 1.5 hours total (to/from park)
  • Highlight/Activity: Game drive and optional walking safari or canoe trip

Discover Arusha National Park’s beautiful variety—open grasslands, montane forest, crater lakes, and waterfalls. Spot giraffes, zebras, monkeys, and if lucky, flamingos. Optional: walk with a ranger or canoe on Momella Lake.

Accommodation: Masailand Safari Lodge

  • Travel Time: Approx. 2.5–3 hours
  • Highlight/Activity: Afternoon game drive in Tarangire

Drive to Tarangire, famous for large elephant herds, ancient baobabs, and scenic valleys. Go on an afternoon safari across riverbeds, woodlands, and grasslands teeming with wildlife.

Accommodation: Serian Tarangire Camp by Acacia Collection

  • Travel Time: Game drive, then 2.5–3 hours to Karatu
  • Highlight/Activity: Full-day exploration of Tarangire, drive to Karatu

Begin early with a sunrise game drive in Tarangire’s golden light. Enjoy a bush picnic under a baobab tree and search for lions, leopards, and countless birds. After your safari, drive to Karatu for overnight stay.

Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro

  • Travel Time: 40 Minutes (to/from) Karatu
  • Highlight/Activity: Hadzabe bushmen cultural experience

Spend the day with the Hadzabe tribe near Lake Eyasi, one of the last hunter-gatherer communities. Learn about their traditional lifestyle, hunting techniques, and deep connection to nature.

Accommodation: The castle at Ngorongoro

  • Travel Time: Approx. 1 hour drive
  • Highlight/Activity: Full-day crater safari

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich haven home to lions, rhinos, elephants, and more. Enjoy a picnic near a hippo pool surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Naserian Safari Camp

  • Travel Time: 3 Hours
  • Highlight/Activity: Crater rim walk, scenic drive to Serengeti

Begin the day with a guided walk along the crater rim for 2 hours, offering stunning panoramic views. Later, journey toward the endless plains of the Serengeti, with wildlife sightings along the way.

Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness by Acacia Collection

  • Travel Time: Within the Park
  • Highlight/Activity: Daily Game Drives

Spend three unforgettable days exploring the Serengeti. Witness predators in action, large herds of herbivores, and—depending on the season—the Great Migration. Each day brings new and thrilling encounters.

  • Accommodation: Enkirari Wilderness by Acacia Collection
  • Travel Time: Approx. 5 hours
  • Highlight/Activity: Morning game drive, evening flamingo experience

Enjoy a final Serengeti game drive before heading to the remote beauty of Lake Natron. Arrive in time to witness flocks of flamingos along the lake’s shimmering shores at sunset.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Travel Time: Activities + approx. 4–5 hours
Highlight/Activity: Engaresero waterfall hike, scenic drive

Start your morning with a guided hike through a narrow canyon leading to the stunning Engaresero waterfalls. Later, drive back to Karatu for a relaxing evening in the highlands.

Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro by Acacia Collection

Travel Time: Half-Day
Highlight/Activity: Cultural tour and village experience


Explore the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, known for its cultural diversity. Walk through farms, interact with locals, taste traditional foods, and gain insight into everyday Tanzanian life.

Accommodation: The Castle at Ngorongoro by Acacia Collection

Day 12 :
Departure

Travel Time: Approx. 3–4 hours to airport
Highlight/Activity: Transfer to airport


After breakfast, transfer back to the airport for your onward journey. Depart with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife, and cultures.

Price Includes

  • All national park & conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • All game drives and crater safari
  • 11 nights’ midrange accommodation
  • All meals during safari
  • Bottled water and soft drinks on game drives
  • Airport transfers

Price Excludes

  • International & domestic flights
  • Travel insurance, visa fees
  • Optional activities not listed
  • Tips for guide & staff
  • Alcoholic drinks (unless stated)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)

Pricing Description

No. of Pax23456
Price pp sharing$6,600$6,200$5,800$5,400$5,000

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Best Family safari with Safari Escort We visited Tanzania as a family of 8 people and had to see Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti for the first time. We were worried of the kids but Isack and the company assured us that we can have kids with us. Sure enough, it was amazing. We stayed at Acacia properties in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti.
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Incredible This was our second experience in Tanzania after we had visited in 2023. This time we wanted to visit southern circuit of Tanzania. We therefore booked our 15 day safari covering Nyerere, Mikumi, Udzungwa and Ruaha including different ads-on activities like Walking, Boat, Hiking and Game drives. Lodges and camps were excellent, the foods (local foods), staff we met at every place we stayed were splendid. Can't say much above all Khalifa was a great guy, we had him as a guide for the trip. This was cost effective safari experience.
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Can't wait to visit again We contacted Isack for our safari to experience Migration, he responded on time and arranged everything perfectly. Our 7 days were amazing, Jimson was the best guide we had and made it exceptional.
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Best Tanzania Safari We enjoyed an exceptional 5-day safari in February during the calving season. We explored Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Ndutu area. Wildlife viewing was outstanding, particularly witnessing numerous newborn animals in Ndutu. The guides were highly knowledgeable and welcoming, consistently ensuring we experienced the best sightings in complete safety.The entire journey was excellently organized, and the driver was outstanding, driving smoothly while sharing many insightful facts. I felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip overall. This safari ranks among the finest experiences of my life. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour and Safari Escort.
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